M18x R1, BIOS update A05 issue

Question

Hello again I’m having issues updating my bios (a05) for my 880m graphics card. I have tried the admin and forfeit route and it still runs the .exe file which prompts me to charge the battery to 10%. I have tried the freedos route but I can’t find the .bio file. The cost of a new battery is 100$ and won’t be here for over a week. I understand the risks in updating the bios but I can’t use the graphics card without it. What can I do to bypass the prompt for the 10% battery issue?

crimsom · Accepted Answer

Hi @RougePengu when on ac adapter, try update install BIOS forcefully without Battery / damaged battery or battery below 10% in Dell Laptop [YouTube Comments Here]. Laptop without battery is designed to function as Desktop on ac adapter power.

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mattyb3 · Answer

They do this to protect the laptop in case of a power failure but sometimes you have no choice. I haven't watched the full video below so you may have already tried it. You do all of this at your own risk though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh8dUxPXkrc

RougePengu · Answer

I have tried this option from this video specifically and it still did not work.

crimsom · Answer

Hi @RougePengu  did you disconnect the battery so it functions as a Desktop, then update BIOS?

RougePengu · Answer

I tried and it says the .exe file can’t be run in dos mode.

RougePengu · Answer

I did, but after going and reviewing the bios it said it was updated?!? I’m confused because none of them made it that far in the process. I’m not going to look a gift negatively, but has anyone heard this happening to anyone else?

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M18x R1, BIOS update A05 issue

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